harris has a lifetime .517 OPS

over the past two years alomar's OPS is about .690

now look at someone who everyone agrees sucks, D'angelo Jimenez, .764 last year.

 

you do the math

Hey pot.. come on over and meet my friend.. the kettle.

 

Let's review baseball economics. None of these decisions are made in a vacum, they always are part of a balance. Possiblities for example here:

 

Is it Alomar and Cotts or Harris and Maddux?

 

When the dominoes start to fall, the team takes shape. I enjoyed watching Robbie this season. I've been watching douple plays happen for 30+ years and I wasn't amazed at any of them. The only amazing double plays I've seen in a while have been made by 6 yeart olds in a T-ball league. If Robbie trots out there opening day, I'd be happy, if he doesn't and we have a #2 pitcher in his place, I'd be happier. It's how KW spends the money.

 

Put another way if KW has (3) $6 milion dollar chips left who do you want him betting on? I'd like to see a starter and a bull pen guy before a 2nd baseman.

My 2 cents, (for what it's worth)...

 

Although Robbie is a "shadow" of his former playing self, his defense and leadership value cannot be overlooked.

 

I hope Willie can "cut it", but from what I've seen of him so far, I'm not too sure. I hope I'm wrong (it's been known to happen ), but....